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ComBank powers Findmyfare
Findmyfare, Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, has begun accepting online payments via Quick Response (QR) codes following the Commercial Bank of Ceylon introducing the LANKAQR option to the company.
Customers purchasing flight tickets, movie tickets, hotel stays or mobile reloads on findmyfare.com can now settle their payments through the ComBank Q+ App, Sri Lanka’s first QR based payment App under LANKAQR.
This QR payment option is listed alongside other wallet payment options such as Visa and Mastercard, enabling the website to process transactions across multiple product verticals.
The ComBank Q+ App is the first QR based payment application launched under LANKAQR, the National Quick Response (QR) standard for local currency payments introduced by LankaPay under the guidance of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
The ComBank Q+ App allows merchants to accept payments through any QR based application compliant under LANKAQR by enabling customers to scan the merchant’s QR code with their mobile phones, and select their Credit Card, Debit Card, current account or savings account to be used to pay for the transaction. The App has been developed based on interoperable standards where merchants and consumers of different issuers and acquirers can transact through LANKAQR.
The ComBank Q+ application provides several unique features such as an option to check/verify the transaction, support of both Static and Dynamic QR options, real-time updates via a text or in-app message, real time credits to the Merchant Account that brings convenience to both the merchants and customers, mass printed QR (in Statements/ Bills Etc.), dynamic QR on demand and system integrations.
The QR code integration with the e-Commerce site will enable customers make convenient and secure purchases via the findmyfare web site, without running the risk of accidental payments, the Bank said. QR payments are safe as the customer initiates the payment process by scanning the QR code of the merchant and the transaction must be confirmed and authorised before the amount is debited.
Apart from the QR payments, the Internet Payment Gateway service provided by the Commercial Bank to Findmyfare to accept online card payments covers the authorisation of Credit and Debit cards, and processing of direct payments through Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay branded cards.
The online payment processing of www.findmyfare.com will be facilitated by the Bank through Mastercard Payment Gateway Services (MPGS) which is fully-compliant with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) requirements. It is a secure e-commerce solution as merchants are provided with ‘server-hosted pages’ whereby card details are processed on the Payment Server and not at the merchant’s end.
Since its launch in 2012, findmyfare.com has become Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, providing the best travel deals. The portal allows customers to search, compare and book cheap flights and hotels around the world. The company was the very first in Sri Lanka to provide an online reservations facility that enabled customers to confirm bookings without a credit card payment. Findmyfare.com, made a unique mark in Sri Lanka’s travel industry by giving customers a quick, easy and reliable new way of making travel reservations.
The first Sri Lankan Bank to be listed among the Top 1000 Banks of the World and the only Sri Lankan bank to be so listed for 10 years consecutively, Commercial Bank is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The Bank, which won more than 50 international and local awards in 2019, operates a network of 268 branches and 873 ATMs in Sri Lanka.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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